Corporate Counsel II - Mission Systems Sector - Linthicum MD

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

8d • $222,700 - $335,300

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Corporate Counsel to support business units in its Mission Systems Sector. The role will counsel on matters related to the pursuit, capture, negotiation, execution, and administration of U.S. Government and commercial prime contracts and subcontracts. It will also advise and coordinate with business and legal specialists on intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, real estate and property, human resources, internal investigations, supply chain, export/import compliance, litigation, and employment and labor relations. The position is ideally located in Linthicum, Maryland. The role requires strong problem-solving, judgment, business acumen, discretion, integrity, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across functions. The position may be filled at a higher level depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and active state bar membership.
• At least 10 years of relevant U.S. Government contracting experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• U.S. Government and commercial contracting experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agency, and/or in-house legal department.
• Ability to analyze complex legal concepts and communicate effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, strong business acumen, discretion, and high standards of integrity and ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Government programs and/or complex commercial transactions as in-house counsel, plus law firm or Government agency experience.
• Experience supporting clients and interfacing with customers in the defense/intelligence communities.
• Expertise with FAR, DFAR, and other U.S. Government agencies’ rules and practices.
• Litigation and/or investigative experience.
• An active U.S. DoD security clearance at the Secret level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on the pursuit, capture, negotiation, execution, and administration of U.S. Government and commercial prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Advise and coordinate with business and legal specialists on intellectual property, environmental, health and safety, real estate and property, human resources, internal investigations, supply chain, export/import compliance, litigation, and employment and labor relations matters.
• Communicate and collaborate with lawyers and business teams inside and outside the company and work in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree